The head coach of the Ukraine national team, Ainars Bagatskis, shared news about Ukrainian NBA players who intend to participate in upcoming matches of the national team. Preparation for the World Championship 2027 pre-qualifiers starts on July 14, where the opponents will be Switzerland and Slovakia.
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk will join the Ukraine national team after the conclusion of the NBA Summer League. Dmitry Skapintsev and possibly Alexey Len will also join our team. Maxim Shulha, although he wants to play for the national team, is still waiting for the club's decision.The statement from the Ukraine national team should be ready by July 9.
Utah Jazz is keeping Mykhailiuk on contract for the next season. Alexey Len is currently a free agent. Maxim Shulha and Dmitry Skapintsev are playing in the Summer League for Boston and Portland, respectively.
The schedule of matches for the Ukraine national team
August 6
20:00 Switzerland – Ukraine
August 9
17:00 Ukraine – Slovakia
August 16
17:00 Ukraine – Switzerland
August 20
19:00 Slovakia – Ukraine
We remind you that the women's Ukraine U-18 national team impressed with their successes at the European Championship in Division B, securing three victories in the group stage.